With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Kitchen - eclectic u-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in New York with a peninsula and medium tone wood cabinets

The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography

Photo by Carolyn Bates
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary blue two-story wood house exterior remodel in Burlington with a shed roof and a metal roof

Photo by Langdon Clay
This is an example of a large rustic full sun backyard brick garden path in San Francisco.

KitchenLab Interiors’ first, entirely new construction project in collaboration with GTH architects who designed the residence. KLI was responsible for all interior finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and design including the stairs, casework, interior doors, moldings and millwork. KLI also worked with the client on selecting the roof, exterior stucco and paint colors, stone, windows, and doors. The homeowners had purchased the existing home on a lakefront lot of the Valley Lo community in Glenview, thinking that it would be a gut renovation, but when they discovered a host of issues including mold, they decided to tear it down and start from scratch. The minute you look out the living room windows, you feel as though you're on a lakeside vacation in Wisconsin or Michigan. We wanted to help the homeowners achieve this feeling throughout the house - merging the causal vibe of a vacation home with the elegance desired for a primary residence. This project is unique and personal in many ways - Rebekah and the homeowner, Lorie, had grown up together in a small suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Lorie had been Rebekah's babysitter and was like an older sister growing up. They were both heavily influenced by the style of the late 70's and early 80's boho/hippy meets disco and 80's glam, and both credit their moms for an early interest in anything related to art, design, and style. One of the biggest challenges of doing a new construction project is that it takes so much longer to plan and execute and by the time tile and lighting is installed, you might be bored by the selections of feel like you've seen them everywhere already. “I really tried to pull myself, our team and the client away from the echo-chamber of Pinterest and Instagram. We fell in love with counter stools 3 years ago that I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on, thank god, because then they started showing up literally everywhere", Rebekah recalls. Lots of one of a kind vintage rugs and furnishings make the home feel less brand-spanking new. The best projects come from a team slightly outside their comfort zone. One of the funniest things Lorie says to Rebekah, "I gave you everything you wanted", which is pretty hilarious coming from a client to a designer.

Kitchen - victorian kitchen idea in Houston with marble countertops, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and paneled appliances

The home owner’s of this 90’s home came to us looking for an updated kitchen design and furniture for the family room, living room, dining room and study. What they got was an overall tweaking of the entire first floor. Small changes to the architecture and trim details made a large impact on the overall feel of the individual spaces in an open floorplan space. We then layered on all new lighting, wall and window treatments, furniture, accessories and art to create a warm and beautiful home for a young, growing family.Photo by Tom Grimes

Living room. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

Looking for a way to enhance your culinary space? Our remodeling service will provide you with a range of enhancements from cabinets, and countertops to appliances with all issues related to kitchen space design included. Have a kitchen that looks great and works great! #renovation #kitchen_decor #kitchen_renovation #Laguna_Beach #Dana_Point #Home_Improvement #DIY #kitchen

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Living room - farmhouse dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

The property had extensive moisture issues related to improper installation of the stucco cladding. Stucco had been removed, discovered moisture damage repaired, and James Hardie fiber cement siding installed. Windows used on this project were the Andersen brand. The new roof type is cedar tile.

The property had extensive moisture issues related to improper installation of the stucco cladding. Stucco had been removed, discovered moisture damage repaired, and James Hardie fiber cement siding installed. Windows used on this project were the Andersen brand. The new roof type is cedar tile.

In June of this year, we presented US Army Spc Heath Howes with a mortgage-free custom home in partnership with Operation FINALLY HOME. The home was designed with Universal Design principles in mind to accommodate mobility issues related to his combat injuries. Read more about this project here: https://www.hibbshomes.com/veteran-receives-mortgage-free-custom-home-wildwood-missouri/

Photo by Madeline Tolle
Inspiration for a coastal bathroom remodel in Los Angeles

D-Trac Construction was contacted to address condensation issues within the walls of the bathroom area related to un-sealed attic and wall penetrations. Corrective actions included full removal/replacement of blown-in attic insulation, sealing all vapour barrier penetrations, inspect and install pot light hats, demolition of tile tub surround, removal/replacement of vapour barrier/insulation, application of antimicrobial agent, drywall repairs and installation of new tile tub surround.

Paul Bardagjy Photography
Inspiration for a small modern beige one-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Austin

The property had extensive moisture issues related to improper installation of the stucco cladding. Stucco had been removed, discovered moisture damage repaired, and James Hardie fiber cement siding installed. Windows used on this project were the Andersen brand. The new roof type is cedar tile.